Mariners are advised that although some channel surveys have been conducted, the Coast Guard has not completed channel surveys in all inlets, harbors, and channels to confirm safe transit. Mariners are to proceed with caution as navigational aids may be missing or off station and debris, shoaling, and hazardous substances may be present. All other waterways of the COTP zone remains closed.

Mariners are reminded the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor security zone, 33 CFR 165.809, remains in effect during severe weather. Recreational, commercial fishing and passenger vessels are not permitted to enter the security zone without permission from the COTP. Vessels must have prearranged agreements to enter the Inner Harbor as a safe refuge.

“This was a total team effort between the Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Aransas Corpus Christi Pilots, Texas General Land Office and the Corpus Christi Port Commission. We completed a comprehensive assessment of the waterway, which required an exhaustive effort in eight days after the biggest storm to hit Texas in 12 years,” said Capt. Tony Hahn, captain of the port and incident commander of the unified command in Corpus Christi. “We sincerely appreciate the support and understanding of the Port of Corpus Christi Commission, mariners and industry as we ensure we did this right and quickly.”